Rodri makes football history following Manchester City’s league win

Ayomikun Elemikan Sports 19/05/2024

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Spanish midfielder Rodri has emerged as the player with the longest unbeaten run in club football history.

He achieved this feat after playing his 74th game without defeat. It is now the longest unbeaten streak in club football history.

Rodri is the first player in English football history to maintain an unbeaten run in 74 consecutive top-flight matches. (Image: Transfermarkt)

Rodri reached the incredible milestone the same day City defeated West Ham United 3-1 at the Etihad to win the 2023/24 English Premier League title with the midfielder netting the third.

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The victory on Sunday means Manchester City became the first side in English football history to win four straight top-flight titles.

Pep Guardiola’s side finished the season with 91 points, two ahead of closest challengers Arsenal. The Gunners defeated Everton 2-1 in their final game of the season.

Phil Foden drew the first blood as early as the second minute off a Bernardo Silva assist. He extended the lead when he was set up by Jeremy Doku in the 18th minute.

Foden made a strong case for himself just a day after winning the Premier League Player of the Season award. His superb performance put City in a very superb position to win the Premier League title after the first half.

Ghanaian attacker Mohammed Kudus scored West Ham’s goal of the afternoon, proving only to be a consolation.

History man Rodri then scored a minute before the hour mark, capping his sensational record with a fantastic strike.